In my technology class for future teachers, fellow students introduced the class to new tools we can use to be interactive with the children in the classroom and involve more technology in our lessons.
Popplet: http://www.popplet.com/
At first glance, popplet looks like a computerized version of the "thinking webs" we were taught to use in our elementary classes while brainstorming for ideas to write a story. However, the student presenting this tool showed us how it could be much more beneficial than just "thinking webs." The amazing thing about technology is that you can own pretty much whatever you create. The student imbedded videos from the internet. You can embedd pictures from either the internet or your own personal pictures. Teachers can even create discussion boards to get students involved in sharing. Overall, it was a creative and very useful tool for any teacher--from basic elementary children all the way to presenting a lesson to high school students.
Story Jumper: http://www.storyjumper.com/
I think story jumper is a great tool for younger students and their parents as well. Students can write their own stories, add their own artwork, and share their work with their parents. This is an amazing way to share children's work and still be economically and environmentally friendly. Parents can also purchase a book containing the work their child did as a keepsake. As a mother, I know how precious these keepsakes and memories are, especially as your children get older.
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